, say, “Allah is the Greatest,” then recite whatever of the Quran is easy for you. Then bow until you are at ease in bowing; then rise until you are standing upright; then prostrate until you are at ease in prostration; then sit until you are at ease while seated. Then do this throughout your prayer.”

In another narration by al-Bukhārī: “When you rise to pray, perform ablution thoroughly, then face the qiblah and say, ‘Allah is the Greatest.’ Recite whatever of the Quran is easy for you; then bow until you are at ease in bowing; then raise your head until you are standing upright; then prostrate until you are at ease in prostration; then rise until you are sitting upright and at ease; then prostrate until you are at ease in prostration; then rise until you are standing upright. Then do this throughout your prayer.”

In another narration by him: “Then bow until you are at ease in bowing; then rise until you are standing upright.” The remainder is the same. Another narration states: “When you have done this, your prayer is complete; whatever you fall short of in this, you have detracted from your prayer.”

Rifā‘ah ibn Rāfi‘ (may Allah be pleased with him) narrated that “a man entered the mosque.” He then related the hadith and said that it included the following: The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said, “No person’s prayer is complete until he performs ablution, washing each part properly; then says, ‘Allah is the Greatest’; praises and extols Allah, Mighty and Majestic; and recites whatever he wishes from the Quran. He then says, ‘Allah is the Greatest,’ and bows until he is at ease in bowing. He then says, ‘Allah is the Greatest,’ and raises his head until